Head of Athletic Development
Denstone College
Staffordshire
- £19,440 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 1/09/2023
- Apply by:
- 14 April 2023
Job overview
Head of Athletic Development
Full Time, Term Time Only
Fixed Term from 1st September 2023 until 31st August 2024
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious Sports Department within an inspirational working environment. There is considerable scope to grow the profile of Athletics development within the College and we welcome applications from motivated, enthusiastic and suitably qualified individuals.
We aspire to inspire and educate our pupils to achieve their potential in sport and to promote their physical wellbeing throughout their lives. The role of the Head of Athletic Development will plan and deliver an inclusive and dynamic programme of strength and conditioning. This will include coaching pupils, developing staff and giving support and advice regarding Athletic Development and any related activities. The ability to adopt an inclusive approach to cater for both our performance pupils and to integrate the principles of Athletic development into sessions with our younger pupils will be fundamental to this role. Additionally, our Dedicated Athlete Scheme caters for our pupils who show potential and motivation; its delivery is an inspiring and hugely rewarding element of this post.
The successful candidate will have experience of coaching to a range of different abilities including the development of High-Performance athletes from 14-19 in a talent pathway, along with a Nationally recognised (UKSCA) coaching and/or other vocational qualifications relevant to Athletic Development.
Closing Date: 23:59 on 14th April 2023
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.
About Denstone College
Denstone College is an independent day and boarding school of more than 775 pupils aged 4-18. It has been educating boys since 1873 and girls since 1976, and offers a truly all-round educational experience. The high standard of pastoral and academic provision is remarkable, and this has been confirmed by the latest ISI inspection. A Level and GCSE results are usually in line with those of the very best all-round schools nationally.
In 2021, Denstone College opened ‘The Prep at Denstone’ on site – a fast-growing and academically exciting offering for our youngest learners. Continual investment in facilities – particularly academic, boarding and sporting – continue apace.
With a dedicated, talented and inspiring staff, fantastic facilities and as impressive a rural setting as you could find, we balance the pursuit of academic excellence with a broad co-curricular programme. Denstone College offers students more than 40 sports and activities.
Visit the website, www.denstonecollege.org for information on the College’s provision and to find out what it means to be a Denstonian.
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